Discovery Bay & Outlying Islands
Situated on the north-west of Lantau, the largest island in the HK SAR, this coastal enclave was once an attractive sandy bay with just a small local village.
However, in 1976 it was targeted as an ideal site for a “new town” and now boasts more than 18,000 residents living in a large & modern town, with a variety of accommodation consisting of everything from large detached houses with private pools located on Headland Road to high rise towers containing a variety of different sized apartments.
Commonly referred to as "Disco" Bay or DB, it is primarily a residential development and has grown over the years to include schools, commercial complexes, a marina and residential sports clubs including a private golf club and also The Auberge Hotel. Residential accommodation ranges from small apartments in high-rise buildings to large and luxurious houses with spectacular sea views.
Schools include the long-established DB International School, the newer Discovery College run by the ESF, and for younger children there is the Sunshine House kindergarten and The Discovery Montessori school.
DB is accessible only by public transport, with no private vehicles allowed. There are bus services and taxis from Tung Chung and a fast 24 hours ferry service from Hong Kong Island. A restricted number of golf-buggies can be rented/ purchased to drive around the complex - at a hefty price!
There are good hiking trails including paths to Mui Wo on South Lantau and to Tung Chung MTR station on the North shore.
There is a fantastic beach and marina with lively bars and restaurants.
Located at Lantau island, Hong Kong's largest island
Quick access to beaches and has resort-like atmosphere
Only accessible by public transport
Offers good hiking trails
Proximity to international schools